Speaking Engagements

Charles Birchall Co-Chairs this event and Julie Abouchar and Marc McAree participate on panels discussing the hottest issues in environmental, energy and resources law spanning both north and south of 60.

Katherine Koostachin will discuss the legal framework and issues in relation to the control of natural resource development through strategic resource development planning tools.

Donna Shier will discuss what developers and their lawyers should know about source water protection, species at risk and environmental provisions of Ontario’s Brownfields regulation.

On May 29, Charles Birchall will conduct a workshop on Land and Resource Contracts Management 101 and on May 31, present on Environmental Assessments and Approvals - What are the Implications of Latest Legislative Changes?

Joanna Vince co-chairs OBA's program on the introduction to mining and energy practice from the perspectives of practitioners in private practice, government and industry.

Water management is key for successful mining projects. Julie Abouchar presents Aspects of Mining Water Regulation in Key Provinces.

Presentations at the Air Emissions, Water & Wastewater and Waste Management programs.

Charles Birchall will be moderating and speaking on a panel reviewing federal water law statutes as part of a CBA program (hosted by the National Environment, Energy, and Resources Law Section) entitled: “Federal Aspects of Environmental and Energy Regulation in Canada: A Practical Webinar Series Presentation”.

Cherie Brant conducts a workshop at the GREENX2, 2nd Annual Energy and Conservation Conference.

John Willms and John Georgakopoulos will share their expertise in environmental law to discuss the differences between civil and criminal environmental liability. Joanna Vince will discuss the new Fisheries Act and the new CEAA 2012.

Joanna Vince will present at the Toronto Lawyers Association event, "Topical Issues in Real Estate: What Every Real Estate Lawyer Should Know."

Julie Abouchar will participate in Lakehead University's Centre for Northern Studies Symposium on Rapid Change and the Future of Northern Canada.

Julie Abouchar presented an overview of types of mining agreements.

Katherine Koostachin moderates the panel presentation on Engagement and the Duty to Consult: Evolutions, Experiences and Lessons Learned at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2013 Convention.

Marc McAree will be the legal speaker on a panel that includes technical speakers. Marc will discuss the regulation of vapour intrusion in Canada.

Cherie Brant will present on “Leasing on First Nation Lands.”

Charles Birchall moderates the panel discussion on Arctic Perspectives on Environmental Law.

Marc McAree will present on Environmental Law 101 for commercial landlords and commercial tenants.

Cherie Brant will conduct a workshop on “Creating Key Model Agreements: Term Sheets, Partnership Agreements and Revenue Sharing Agreements.”